System for pushing and pulling surgical implants into position in vivo via a tether
US8333771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes a system suitable for guiding a biocompatible device to a target area within the body (in vivo) and method of using the same. The system includes a targeting member being constructed of, or having a steering material, which can be coupled to a biocompatible device. The system further includes one or more devices which are used to maneuver the targeting member into position prior to attachment of the biocompatible device. The biocompatible device is traversed into position through the passageway created by the targeting member and secured to one or more anchoring members.
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